Kathleen Everingham and José Agusti
Catch Kathleen Everingham and José Agusti of Big Bluestem warming up the festival in the Busey Bank lobby on Friday from 4:00pm to 5:00pm! Big Bluestem performs an eclectic mix of fiddle tunes, old-time
Volo Bogtrotters
The Volo Bogtrotters are have been a Midwestern favorite since their first gig at the actual Volo Bog in Lake County, Illinois in 1985. Their music is inspired by the
Tillers
Musically, The Tillers never fails to surprise. Their music has proven to be an appropriate fit with a wide range of musical styles- traditional folk, bluegrass, jazz, punk rock and anything
Old Time Jam with Volo Bogtrotters
Calling all musicians! Jams are open to musicians of all skill levels and experience, and each jam will be facilitated by jam-seasoned musicians. The old-time jam will be led by
Big Bluestem
Big Bluestem performs an eclectic mix of fiddle tunes, old-time string band music, bluegrass and historic tunes, with an occasional sprinkling of swing and the blues. BBSB features Kathleen Everingham on
Dom Flemons
Dom Flemons is the “American Songster,” pulling from traditions of old-time folk music to create new sounds. A multi-instrumentalist, he plays banjo, guitar, harmonica, fife, bones, bass drum, snare drum and
Frank Fairfield
Frank Fairfield is a native of Fresno, California who now resides in Los Angeles. TMR calls Frank’s performance, “A dark and delirious slice of new American Primitive by the modern
Laura Cortese and the Dance Cards
Propelled by inspired fiddle and cello playing, warm vocals, and arresting original songs, Laura Cortese and the Dance Cards (Valerie Thompson on cello and Mariel Vandersteel on fiddle and hardingfele)